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If you want to know where you're going, you need a plan. You need to have an idea of where you are, where you want to be and how to get from where you are to where you want to be. On Nov. 24, the Sidney City Council was presented with an update of the City's Master Plan. The update was conducted by RDG Planning and Design. Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard said the last Master Plan update was in 2008. “The whole premise to doing a Master Plan — we should do an update every 10 yea...
The southwest corner of 10th Avenue and Jackson Street is filled with fun and delightful items for shoppers from the creative to the unique, and delectable drinks and snacks in the coffee shop to follow. But Brand New Items and Coffee Shop wouldn't be where it is without the community support. And that is why Janette Ford and the store staff rolled out the banquet table to express her thanks. "Without the community, I wouldn't have a business," she said. She decided to offer the community her th...
Business or building owners within the Expanded Historic District of Sidney are eligible for a grant to improve the exterior appearance, the facade. On Nov. 24, the Sidney City Council approved updating the program, making more funds available to property owners. The facade enhancement program was first approved by the city council in 2005. Prior to the Nov. 24 meeting, the program offered up to $5,000 per building with the property owner providing a 50 percent match for a maximum of $10,000. El...
The Sidney City Council approved on Nov. 24 the purchase of mowers for the golf course and for Parks/Cemetery. Parks Superintendent Tom Von Seggern addressed the city council with a request for two front deck mowers. During the 2020 budget sessions, $68,000 was budgeted for the Parks and Cemetery Department to purchase two mowers, one for the cemetery and one for parks. The parks department is replacing a 2015 Kubota front deck mower with attachments, and the Cemetery is replacing a 2012 John...
Lincoln – Infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19, as well as other public health events, can cause emotional distress and anxiety. Feeling anxious, confused, overwhelmed or powerless is common during an epidemic or pandemic. These feelings of distress and anxiety can occur even if you are not at high risk of getting sick. However, as COVID-19 spreads on, secondary outcomes of the pandemic—such as economic stress—are colliding with depression and a rising suicide risk. Suicide is a tragic reaction to a stressful life situation. It may s...
Glenn D. Tilghman, of Sidney, NE passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. He died peacefully and unexpectedly at his home in Tabernash, CO where he lived with his son Glenn S. Tilghman. Friends and family were invited to stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel from 1-4 P.M. on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Graveside services were held at 2 P.M. on Monday, November 30, at the Czech Cemetery in Lodgepole, NE. You may view Glenn’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at w...
Jay Lee. Noble, age 59, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney on Saturday, November 21, 2020. No services are planned at this time and cremation has taken place. You may view Jay’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Jay’s care and funeral arrangements. Jay was born on March 23, 1961 in Holdrege, NE. He was a Class of ‘79 graduate of Sidney High School and went on to receive his degre...
Karoleen R. Mika, 76, of Sidney, died at Sidney Regional Medical Center on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kimball with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Burial was held in the Bushnell Cemetery. Visitation was held from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball. Vigil Prayer service will be held following the visitation. Friends can visit www.cantrellfh.com to view K...
Lenore Faye Winkelman , age 92, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Due to Covid concerns, the family will have a private ceremony at the Dalton, NE cemetery. Hopefully the virus that has put a death grip on this land will subside and we can celebrate the life of a cowgirl, a good wife, a good farmer and most of all, the best mother ever this coming summer. Cremation has been held. The family has established memorials to the Dalton Fire Department in car...
Robert Lee Fraass of Scottsbluff passed away on November 25, 2020, at Heritage Estates in Gering. He was 90 years old. A memorial and celebration of life will be held when it is safe to gather. Online condolences may be made by viewing Bob’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Funeral Home and Cremation Service is entrusted with arrangements. Bob was a kind and loveable soul, devoted father and loving husband to Marie Fraass (Henke) for more than 68 years. She preceded him i...
When discussing the Great Reset, it’s vital to understand what it is, and what it is not. It’s not a conspiracy theory. It’s proponents say upfront what it is on the website https://www.weforum.org/great-reset. It’s also not a shady secret organization made up of Bond-villain-like power players. It is an effort driven by misguided wealthy and powerful globalists who are very open about what they envision and their pursuit of a global collectivist agenda with tentacles reaching into nearly...
In the 11 November 2020 issue of the Sidney Sun-Telegraph, Mr. Benson again willingly and gladly reveals his ignorance and open bias against Israel, this time using “education” and schools with the examples of the Arab-controlled Gaza Strip and the Palestine Authority controlled areas within Israel. Both Hamas, which militarily controls Gaza, and the PA have disgustingly proven records of vile, anti-Israel and anti-Jewish messages within their “educational” materials and within their schools...
By now Thanksgiving dinner is a memory, a calorie explosion many try to forget while preparing for the next. Refrigerators and pantries are full of leftovers from the grand feast. Families were sent home with more food than they contributed. The host family doesn’t want to relive the well-worn movie of a child recalling eating refashioned leftovers for days on end. There really is a connection between the dinner table and emotional connection. Most people are respectful of the cook even when t...
Your employer-sponsored retirement plan is a valuable asset. But sometimes things happen that can affect the status of your plan. So, for example, if you work for a hospital that changes ownership, and you have been participating in a 403(b), 457(b) or 401(k) retirement plan, what should you do with it now? Basically, you have four options: Cash out your plan. You can simply cash out your plan and take the money, but you’ll have to pay taxes on it, and possibly penalties as well. So, unless you really need the funds and you have no other altern...
Call to mind the parable Jesus told about a wealthy man who gave three of his servants a sum of money, a “talent,” and then left on a trip, expecting the servants to do something with the money. When he got back, he had them come to him for a report. He told the five-talent and the two-talent servants, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” But when he got to the one-talent servant – he used words like “wicked” and “lazy” and “good for nothing.” He was angry with the servant who didn’t even try, and the consequences were pretty rough! I th...
Sugarbeet seedling rust, caused by the fungal pathogen Puccinia subnitens, is a very unique disease of Chenopodiaceous plants that has rarely been observed in commercial crop production. The rust pathogen utilizes five distinct spore stages to complete its exceedingly complex life cycle on different and unrelated hosts. Only two early stages occur on the hosts of economic importance (primarily sugarbeets and spinach), while the other stages infect several species of saltgrass (Distichlis spp.),...
Gerald Lee Robbins, 83, passed away peacefully October 30, 2020 with family by his side. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 10 am at Trinity United Methodist Church in Kimball with Pastor Roger Gillming officiating. Burial will be held in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends were invited to call at the funeral home on Monday, November 9, 2020. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church or The Friends of Kimball Library. Visit www.cantrellfh.com...
The Fall Sports season for 2020 was very successful, despite the challenges and restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the hard work and dedication of the coaches, activities directors and school administrators, almost all of the area's sports team were able to play full schedules, with some exceptions, which in itself counts as a winning season despite the actual team records. Here's a look back at some of the highlights: Potter-Dix Football Has Historic Season The Coyote Football team...
Several Sidney High School athletes were named as Western Conference officials announced all-conference selections for the fall sports season. In football, senior Brady Robb and junior Dietrich Lecher were named to the First Team. Robb rushed for 607 yards on 145 carries, scoring four touchdowns. Lecher was a defensive leader and had 85 total tackles on the season. Seniors Zach Burke and Cole Glanz along with junior Nathan Kennedy and sophomore Micah Schneider were named as Honorable Mentions....
— The Security First Bank’s 22nd Annual Tree of Lights is now on display. The Tree of Lights will be in the lobby with lights representing residents from the SRMC Extended Care Center. Their name and three items on their Christmas list. The public is invited to select one or more lights. The Security First Bank lobby is temporarily closed. Please call 308-254-4525 to access the lobby. A name can also be picked at the drive-thru window. Gifts are to be returned by Dec. 21. For each light you cho...
Sidney’s Red Raider Basketball teams will travel to Scottsbluff to participate in the Western Conference Tournament to open the 2020-21 basketball season in the panhandle. The number two seeded Lady Raiders start with a match-up against the number five seed Gering Lady Bulldogs at 6 p.m. on Thursday in Scottsbluff. The number six seeded boys’ team opens against number one seed Alliance at 6 p.m. on Thursday in Gering. If the teams advance, the semi-final rounds will be played on Friday, and the...
As you may know, for the past several weeks I have been telling my readers about the Nebraska Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. This Bill of Rights will be included in legislation for the consumption tax that I plan to introduce in the Nebraska Legislature in January. This week I will highlight the ninth right contained in the Nebraska Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. The ninth right says, “The State of Nebraska shall never impose or collect a tax on services or materials used to manufacture products, inclu...
It’s fitting to set aside time each year to express gratitude to God and to one another for the many blessings we enjoy. In seasons of peace and plenty, as well as in times of war and loss, Americans have faithfully carried on Thanksgiving traditions. During challenging times, it’s even more important to remember the abundant blessings we enjoy as Americans. In 2001, President George W. Bush issued a Thanksgiving proclamation a couple months after the tragic September 11th terrorist att...
Pamela D. Nienhueser, age 72, of Sidney, NE, passed away peacefully at Sidney Regional Medical Center with her husband, Dennis, and a devoted medical team at her side, on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. A private service will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church South Divide in rural Sidney on Thursday, December 3, 2020 with Pastor Neil Carlson officiating. Burial will follow at the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established in Pam’s name to Lutheran Hour...
